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Job Details:
Who We Are:
The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, (MAPMG) is one of the nation's premier multispecialty medical groups and is the largest integrated medical group in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1980, the medical group has more than 1,700 Permanente physicians spanning more than 50 subspecialties. Together, we serve approximately 800,000 Kaiser Permanente members in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia at 34 area medical centers, plus several community hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.
Job Summary:
The Research Data Analyst for the Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD) contract provides analytic and data infrastructure support for the VSD project team, which includes project managers, scientist team and physicians. The Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD) is a project led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and includes a network of health care systems that collaborate to produce large-scale aggregate data needed to conduct vaccine safety surveillance and epidemiological studies of vaccines. The position will be responsible for building and maintaining the VSD infrastructure within Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States (KPMAS), fulfilling any VSD based data requests, working with and running distributed code requests, and completing any ancillary request needed by the project teams and/or by the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute (MAPRI). In addition to fulfilling data requests, this position will play a key role in the design and implementation of research projects; designing and maintaining internal and external databases; running analytical reports and providing statistics; working with the project team to validate, troubleshoot and interpret results; preparing and assisting with manuscripts for publication; actively participate with the project team in discussions to identify key areas of improvement and set priorities. The Research Data Analyst II reports to the Director of Research Analytics for the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute (MAPRI).
This position is a 100% grant-funded contract position and is contingent on federal grant funding. Should federal grant funding be eliminated for any given reason, this position may be eliminated.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Competitive Benefits:
Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity:
MAPMG continuously works to identify and mitigate healthcare inequities, and that starts with providing an inclusive, supportive environment for our physicians. We encourage applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin who value diversity and will commit to practicing culturally competent healthcare.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We value our diversity and E/O/E M/F/D/V.
Job Details:
Who We Are:
The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, (MAPMG) is one of the nation's premier multispecialty medical groups and is the largest integrated medical group in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1980, the medical group has more than 1,700 Permanente physicians spanning more than 50 subspecialties. Together, we serve approximately 800,000 Kaiser Permanente members in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia at 34 area medical centers, plus several community hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.
Job Summary:
The Research Associate supports the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute (MAPRI) in a mid-level project management support capacity and reports to the Director of Research Operations. The Research Associate supports project managers, research investigators and/or research scientists across multiple initiatives, including clinical trials and observational study management, and advancing strategic initiatives for MAPRI. In addition, the Research Associate is a key resource to the regional Kaiser Permanente Research Bank program and manages relationships between community members who serve as research advisors and the Institute’s leadership and operational team.
This position is a 100% grant-funded contract position and is contingent on federal grant funding. Should federal grant funding be eliminated for any given reason, this position may be eliminated.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Competitive Benefits:
Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity:
MAPMG continuously works to identify and mitigate healthcare inequities, and that starts with providing an inclusive, supportive environment for our physicians. We encourage applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin who value diversity and will commit to practicing culturally competent healthcare.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We value our diversity and E/O/E M/F/D/V.
Job Details:
Who We Are:
The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, (MAPMG) is one of the nation's premier multispecialty medical groups and is the largest integrated medical group in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1980, the medical group has more than 1,700 Permanente physicians spanning more than 50 subspecialties. Together, we serve approximately 800,000 Kaiser Permanente members in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia at 34 area medical centers, plus several community hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.
Job Summary:
The Research Project Manager (PM) coordinates research project(s) in accordance with protocol, budget and timelines maintaining compliance with both federal and internal regulations. Responsible for the coordination and completion of highly visible, sensitive and multi-faceted research-related projects involving Kaiser Permanente (KP) and its partners. Oversees various aspects of research projects. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project according to strict deadlines and within budget. Prepare reports for upper management and/or investigators regarding status of project. Must be familiar with a variety of the healthcare research related field concepts, practices, and procedures.
Maintains compliance when manipulating large volumes of patient data, both internal to MAPMG and from external agencies. Follows the IRB approved protocols on federally funded grants and contracts as well as on internally funded projects. Adheres to the research protocols for maintaining HIPAA compliance when accessing, manipulating, storing, and transferring data.
This position is a 100% grant-funded contract position and is contingent on federal grant funding. Should federal grant funding be eliminated for any given reason, this position may be eliminated.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Competitive Benefits:
Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity:
MAPMG continuously works to identify and mitigate healthcare inequities, and that starts with providing an inclusive, supportive environment for our employees. We encourage applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin who value diversity and will commit to practicing culturally competent healthcare.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Duluth, MN
Full-Time
R036786
Building Location:
6th Ave Bldg
Department:
49984 Research Informatics
Job Description:
Works in a collaborative role with investigators, physicians and other research support staff in the development of research projects in areas consistent with the mission and goals of Essentia Institute of Rural Health (EIRH). Designs, evaluates, and implements statistical models; establishes statistical and data management timelines; examines data; contributes to the synthesis and reporting of research findings including preparation of scientific presentations and manuscripts for publication.
Work Experience:
Experience with medical or health care research preferred. Other relevant experience with bioinformatics considered,
Experience with statistical analysis software (SAS, SPSS, R).
Master’s degree in statistics, epidemiology, public health, mathematics, or equivalent with minimum of 2 years’ experience applying statistical analytic methods in research. This is a remote, work from home position.
Education Qualifications:
Masters degree in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, applied mathematics or related.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
No certification/licensure required.
Remote / Work from home position
FTE:
1
Shift Rotation:
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
08:00
Shift End Time:
16:30
Weekends:
Sometimes
Holidays:
No
Call Obligation:
No
Duluth, MN
Full-Time
R042256
Building Location:
6th Ave Bldg
Department:
49984 Research Informatics
Job Description:
Provides expertise and coordination for data analysis and interpretation for the Essentia Institute of Rural Health. Responsible for building and maintaining complex research databases including a Virtual Data Warehouse to support and enhance EIRH research activities. Creates and develops essential research project data sets, reports and deliverables to ensure availability and timely dissemination of accurate information in support of research projects. Plans and designs data extraction methodology and data layouts, and performs data analysis and interpretation. Builds external partnerships, identifies and incorporates new data sources, and guides research informatics team members.
Experience with Healthcare Business Intelligence or Research Data Management is strongly desired.
This is a remote, work from home position.
Education Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent field of study and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a Computer Programming or Systems Analysis position including documented experience creating SQL queries or documented SAS experience in a research environment.
OR
Associates degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent field of study and a minimum of 7 years of experience in a Computer Programming or Systems Analysis position including documented experience creating SQL queries or documented SAS experience. Experience in a research environment preferred.
OR
Minimum of 9 years of experience in a Computer Programming or Systems Analysis Position including documented experience creating SQL queries or documented SAS experience. Experience in a research environment preferred.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
No certification/licensure required.
FTE:
1
Shift Rotation:
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
8:00
Shift End Time:
16:30
Weekends:
Sometimes
Holidays:
No
Call Obligation:
No
Job Description:
HealthPartners is currently hiring for a Supervisor, Research Informatics. We are a nonprofit integrated care delivery and financing system based in Bloomington, MN. At HealthPartners, you will find a culture where we live our values of excellence, compassion, integrity, and partnership. By working together, we will improve health and well-being, create exceptional experiences for those we serve, and make care and coverage more affordable. We seek colleagues who wish to help advance diversity, equity, and inclusion and foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, included, and valued.
The Research Informatics Supervisor position has a direct and significant impact on HealthPartners Institute's ability to produce, meaningful, "leading edge" research which will contribute strongly to the Institute’s competitive advantage in the marketplace. This position will lead a team of analysts staging and managing common data models specifically for research network collaboration. Additionally, the Research Informatics Supervisor is a part of the Research Informatics leadership team.
The Research Informatics Supervisor’s responsibilities directly and significantly contribute to the ability of the Institute to conduct health services, clinical and scientific research through the knowledge of data, health care systems and operations, and analytical tools used to support research activity. The Research Informatics Supervisor must be skilled in navigating multiple business relationships and building an in-depth understanding of HealthPartners multiple product lines and the potential impact on our research.
This position will be responsible for:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
HealthPartners is recognized nationally for providing outstanding care and experience for patients and members. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.com/careers and search for Job ID #61721.
Additional Information:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
General Description:
The Institute for Health Research (IHR) is seeking an associate investigator / professor to serve as the investigator or co-investigator on major projects for the Kaiser Permanente Colorado (KPCO) Institute for Health Research (IHR).
The position requires Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, PharmD) in social science, medicine, health care discipline, or other relevant field and a minimum seven (7) years of experience as co- or principal investigator in conducting research and research experience as an investigator.
The IHR is seeking a scientist with interest, demonstrated expertise and funding in one of the following content areas: Mental Health, Maternal and Child Health, Biostatistics, Operational research, and evaluation with demonstrated experience working closely with care delivery using research to test and evaluate programs and clinical approaches, and demonstrated interest in social determinants of health, disparities, and digital health as part of research.
The Kaiser Permanente Colorado Institute for Health Research (IHR) is an innovative, integrated department that conducts, publishes, and disseminates epidemiologic, behavioral, health services, implementation, and clinical research.
The organization has a specific focus on conducting research that can be translated into clinical practice, health promotion, and policies to influence the health of individuals and populations. Established in 1992, the IHR is responsible for many landmark findings. Among the most notable are recent studies about opioid overdose prevention, vaccine safety, food insecurity, genomics, and cancer screenings.
For complete qualifications and job submission details referencing job number 1000596, click here.
The Division of Research of The Permanente Medical Group (Kaiser Permanente Northern California)
Research Scientist I Position - Vaccine Study Center
Job Description
The Division of Research of The Permanente Medical Group (Kaiser Permanente Northern California) seeks a Research Scientist I for its Vaccine Study Center. The ideal candidate will be a trained clinician with experience conducting vaccine research. This individual will be expected to contribute to the design and execution of vaccine clinical trials and observational studies, conduct scholarly research that is recognized nationally and internationally, and collaborate with the director of the Vaccine Study Center, other Division of Research (DOR) investigators, and Kaiser Permanente clinicians and leadership to advance knowledge in the field of vaccine safety and effectiveness.
Investigators in the DOR draw on rich clinical data derived from comprehensive electronic medical records and access the diverse population of >4.5 million members of Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC). DOR has more than 60 research scientists who lead well-developed programs in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, health care delivery and policy, behavioral health and aging, cancer, infectious diseases, and women's and children's health. DOR investigators are primarily supported by grant and contract funding from federal and other external sources.
Embedded within the DOR, the Kaiser Permanente Vaccine Study Center (KPVSC) is a leader in evaluating vaccines with a long history of collaboration with multiple agencies, particularly the CDC's Immunization Safety Office. The KPVSC has also been engaged in Phase II, III, and IV vaccine trials, collaborating with the pharmaceutical industry and FDA to help bring new vaccines into licensure and then to evaluate and ensure their safety. The KPVSC currently has a team of over 40 individuals, including programmer analysts, project managers, research assistants, nurses, and physicians (located at medical centers throughout the KPNC Region).
This Research Scientist I position ideally calls for experience in human vaccine immunology, vaccine implementation science, including monitoring and evaluation, vaccine safety, clinical trials and related legal, regulatory and ethical issues. The successful candidate is expected to have a fundamental understanding of epidemiologic principles, infectious diseases and vaccine study designs, along with excellent communication skills, a track record of peer-reviewed publications and successful grant applications and an ability to manage others.
Required qualifications include:
Subspecialty training in infectious diseases, or another subspecialty with strong interest in infectious diseases and MPH or MSc in clinical trials, epidemiology or equivalent experience is also highly preferred. The successful candidate should have the ability to successfully compete for external research funding and independent scholarly publications in peer-reviewed medical literature, demonstrated history of successful collaboration in research and/or with clinicians, competence in common statistical techniques, study designs and general research methods used in epidemiological and health services research, and preferably experience working with electronic medical records.
DOR is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and strongly encourages women and applicants of color to apply.
Please email a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:
Nicky Klein, MD, PhD
Director, Kaiser Permanente Vaccine Study Center
Division of Research
Kaiser Permanente Northern California
One Kaiser Plaza, 16th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Email: Nicola.Klein@kp.org (cc: Laurie.A.Aukes@kp.org)
Interested candidates can also apply on the Kaiser Permanente Careers website: https://www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org/search-jobs/933889/641/1?fl=6252001
Description:
One of the oldest embedded research centers in the U.S., the Center for Health Research at Kaiser Permanente Northwest, is recruiting qualified candidates eager to produce impactful results using real-world data in a health system setting. Investigators at the entry, senior, and distinguished levels are encouraged to apply. For more information and to apply go here.
The Advocate Aurora Research Institute (AARI) at Advocate Aurora Health (AAH) invites
Research Scientists and Senior Research Scientists with an established track record of success
in one of the following areas to apply to one of our newly posted positions in the Division of
Academic Research:
- Health equity
- Population health
- Health systems research
- Child and family research
- Aging
- Behavioral health
- Dissemination and implementation science
The ideal candidates are researchers who will bring an established program of research, thrive
in a collaborative environment, and have a broad understanding of health care systems.
Successful candidates should have a record of securing peer-reviewed extramural funding and
demonstrate a high level of research productivity. Professional excellence and creativity with
cross-disciplinary approaches are key selection criteria. Of particular interest are senior level
scientists with current externally funded programs of research and experience with health
systems data and collaborating in translational scientific environments.
Advocate Aurora Health (AAH) is one of the top 12 not-for-profit health systems in the country
that cares for 3 million patients across 27 hospitals and over 500 sites of care. As a leading
employer in the Midwest, Advocate Aurora Health employs more than 75,000 individuals.
Advocate Aurora Health is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies and is
nationally recognized for its expertise in clinical care and population health. With dedicated
research scientists and clinician investigators engaged in over 1,000 unique research studies,
the Advocate Aurora Research Institute (AARI) is providing actionable evidence to guide
decisions in key areas of health and wellness. Aligned with a new research strategic plan, AARI
is seeking to expand its cadre of research scientists to advance our growth and impact.
Application Instructions
Applications must include a cover letter, statement of research interests, current curriculum
vitae, statement demonstrating a commitment to the principles of inclusion, diversity, and
equity, and contact information for at least three professional references. Application reviews will begin immediately, and positions will be posted until filled.
Apply for Senior Research Scientist here
Apply for Research Scientist here
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute
The Program Director, Cancer Care Delivery and Disparities Research is responsible for the development, coordination, support, and conduct of Cancer Care Delivery and Disparities Research (CCDDR) for The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute. CCDDR focuses on the quality and cost effectiveness of cancer care, patient-oriented outcomes, and identifying
and eliminating barriers to care, especially related to racial/ethnic/socioeconomic disparities and social determinants of health. The CCDDR research program is part of our overall Cancer Research Program. The Program Director reports to the Director of Oncology Research and works collaboratively with the Medical Director of Cancer Care Delivery and Disparities Research.
View the full job description here
Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute (KPWHRI) is seeking a mid-career or senior investigator (equivalent in rank to Associate or Full Professor) with nationally recognized research expertise in aging/geriatrics, brain health, and/or Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD) research to join our faculty. This recruitment is part of KPWHRI’s succession planning and includes taking a visible leadership role within a well-established and successful aging research program, the Adult Changes in Thought (ACT) cohort study. ACT recently received a 5-year NIH U19 grant from the National Institute on Aging to extend this unparalleled long-running cohort study of brain health and dementia.
We seek applicants with formal research training, an MD or PhD, and content expertise in aging epidemiology, geriatrics and/or brain health, particularly ADRD, including (but not limited to) MD or PhD clinicians. The ideal candidate will also have national and/or international recognition as a leader in aging/geriatrics/Alzheimer’s Disease research; a successful history of extramural research funding; strong leadership skills including experience leading large, collaborative research consortia, projects, or epidemiologic cohorts as PI; and a commitment to ACT’s and KPWHRI’s equity, inclusion, and diversity efforts.
Learn more and apply via the following links: Associate Investigator or Senior Investigator
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care is currently seeking highly motivated individuals to join our organization as Research Fellow. The Research Fellow will perform and manage research projects from their initial development through publication of findings in medical journals. They will also be working day-to-day with Drs. Christine Lu, Darren Toh and Fang Zhang.
Job Description
Design research study and protocols, including creating detailed time-lines, meeting with faculty and staff collaborators, planning for technical and data support, and creating survey instruments.
Prepare proposal for obtaining research funding & Sponsored Program Application including compiling documentary material for human studies review.
Provide day-to-day management for research projects, including overseeing the activities of research assistants, data collection, developing plans, conducting data analysis. Manage database design and development.
Prepare manuscripts detailing research findings and submit findings to peer-reviewed medical journals.
Perform out-of-the-box thinking, collaborate with others, and make a difference every day!
Other duties and projects as assigned.
Read full job description here
The Division of Research of Kaiser Permanente, Northern California (KPNC DOR) seeks a physician health services researcher interested in studying and improving general outpatient care and population health through the use of predictive analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and clinical informatics. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independently funded research program, conduct scholarly research, and collaborate with Kaiser Permanente clinicians and leadership in developing and evaluating interventions to enhance outpatient care delivery and population health. These interventions could include embedding predictive models in the outpatient electronic health record or in cloud-based platforms. Depending on qualifications, the investigator may be appointed at the assistant professor, associate professor, or professor equivalent level.
This position will be part of two established DOR programs, the Systems Research Initiative (SRI), which focuses on the processes and outcomes of hospital care, hospitalization/rehospitalization prevention, and use of advanced analytics, and Augmented Clinical Intelligence (ACI), which focuses on the use of predictive analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence for enhancing clinical care. In addition, the successful candidate will have ready access to and support from Kaiser Permanente population health operational leadership.
Preferred qualifications include an MD degree; completion of residency training in internal medicine, family practice, or pediatrics; and post-residency training in health services research, clinical informatics, statistics, geriatrics, and/or clinical epidemiology. Opportunities for clinical practice (20-25% FTE) are available, as it is desirable that the successful candidate remain connected with clinical care.
Please email a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:
Vincent Liu, MD, MS (vincent.x.liu@kp.org)
Director, Systems Research Initiative
Director, Augmented Clinical Intelligence.
Regional Director for Hospital Advanced Analytics
Kaiser Permanente Division of Research
Please cc: fernando.barreda@kp.org
The Division of Research of The Permanente Medical Group (Kaiser Permanente Northern California) seeks an investigator with a research focus in delivery science related to cancer care. This individual will be expected to develop an independently funded research program, conduct scholarly research that is recognized nationally and internationally, and collaborate with Kaiser Permanente clinicians and leadership in evaluating or developing interventions to enhance the delivery of evidence-based cancer care. The investigator may be appointed at the assistant professor, associate professor, or professor-equivalent level.
This Research Scientist position calls for experience in clinical settings and expertise in evaluating clinical and patient-centered care and outcomes among cancer patients. The investigator is expected to spend the majority of his/her time on research on the effectiveness or implementation of clinical interventions and approaches to health care delivery. The successful candidate is expected to develop their own externally funded research portfolio, collaborate with others in our Delivery Science portfolio, collaborate with physicians and program leaders within Kaiser Permanente, work with other DOR cancer researchers on content and methodologic issues, and develop national and international collaborations to advance research in implementation and delivery science related to cancer care. This may include research anywhere along the cancer care continuum, from screening to navigation, treatment (including immuno-oncology), survivorship, or palliative and end of life care. Areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to, patient-reported outcomes, digital health, genomic oncology, or cost of care/financial burden.
Please email a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Suzanne Furuya at Suzanne.Furuya@kp.org
The Division of Research (DOR) of The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (Kaiser Permanente Northern California, KPNC) seeks to recruit a doctoral level biostatistician at the early or mid-career level (assistant or associate professor equivalent). This position is similar to a faculty position in an academic research institution. Responsibilities include collaboration on multidisciplinary research teams by providing expertise in study design and statistical methods, preparing proposals and manuscripts, and guiding masters level analysts. The position also provides opportunities to lead independent research.
The candidate must have: (i) a Ph.D in biostatistics, statistics, or a related field (ii) demonstrated expertise in statistical methods, (iii) demonstrated history of successful collaboration and consultation, (iv) a track record of peer-reviewed scholarly publications, and (iv) excellent oral and written skills. Candidates whose research interests complement the main research areas of the Division are particularly encouraged to apply.
Please email a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Monica Sokil at Monica.Sokil@kp.org
Position Overview:
Job Summary:Senior Investigator will lead a research program focused on subject matter of choice. Successful individuals will leverage the patient population, data, technology, and/or collaborative opportunities of Sutter Health or other appropriate institutions/agencies to undertake original research for peer-reviewed publication, obtain sufficient project-related funding to support their research activities, collaborate with other researchers and clinicians across Sutter Health, and teach and provide service to own field, research center, and community. Senior Investigators are also expected to mentor and foster the development of more junior researchers. Preference will be given to candidates with strong publication track records and demonstrated ability to obtain funding.
Qualifications:
Position Overview:
Job Summary:
The Angela Wang Johnson Endowed Research Chair in Women’s Health Scientist will lead a research program focused on women's health. Successful individuals will leverage the patient population, data, technology, and/or collaborative opportunities of Sutter Health or other appropriate institutions/agencies to undertake original research for peer-reviewed publication, obtain sufficient project-related funding to support their research activities, collaborate with other researchers and clinicians across Sutter Health, and teach and provide service to own field, research center, and community. Senior Investigators are also expected to mentor and foster the development of more junior researchers. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in disparities and health equity research, those with strong publication track records, and those who have a demonstrated ability to obtain funding.
Qualifications:
Required: PhD or equivalent degree; 7+ years of research experience in a community - or academic-based healthcare delivery system
Apply here
HealthPartners
HealthPartners is currently hiring for a Research Informatics Programmer Analyst.
This position will be responsible for:
Managing and maintaining our Virtual Data Warehouse (VDW) which is the common data model used by the Health Care Systems Research Network (HCSRN), a collaborative group of 19 research centers from many of the nation's best and most innovative health care systems.
Working collaboratively with other analysts across the HCSRN network to lead and participate in data content workgroups.
Performing quality assurance testing and implementing appropriate updates to verify research projects have access to accurate information.
Educating Institute staff on best uses of VDW data content and documenting data specifications for clear understanding by others.
Working with Information Services and Technology staff to confirm VDW update process operating efficiently and research studies have access to timely information.
Supporting the maintenance and coordination of other common data models (Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics OMOP, FDA Sentinel, etc).
Exploring new data content areas for innovative use by research studies.
Leading the planning, designing, and creation of new tables and fields that will provide research teams with the most comprehensive data available for their research topic being studied.
Providing data analysis, interpretation, and consultation to maximize the use of HealthPartners administrative data (claims, enrollment, pharmacy, registry, financial, EMR, survey, research project subject engagement, abstraction data) in order to support needs of HPI Research activities.
Assisting Research Informatics team members on various projects including planning and designing data extraction, data layouts, data analysis and interpretation, and presentation of information.
Supporting National, Regional, and local organizations on clinical, health services, and scientific research projects.
Full job description HERE
Sutter Health Center for Health Systems Research
The Executive Director, Center for Health System Research (herein, “CHSR”) is the strategic, financial, and operational lead of CHSR. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall quality, volume, and impact of research and digital health technology initiatives undertaken by CHSR, as well as optimizing the access to and use of data for research.
The Executive Director is also responsible for ensuring the sustainability of CHSR. To that end, the Executive Director will partner with the CRO to lead fundraising initiatives with Sutter Health Philanthropy, facilitate opportunities for program level funding of research, recruit and mentor top-tier research investigators, develop strategically-aligned collaborations, and enhance the national visibility for CHSR as a leader in the role of research in healthcare transformation. This position is also expected to contribute scientifically, ideally leading their own research program in outcome-based research, digital health science and or health equity.
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute
The Department of Population Medicine (DPM) at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute (www.populationmedicine.org) seeks a mid-career to senior researcher to direct its Division of Health Policy and Insurance Research (HPI), with a proposed academic appointment as Associate Professor or Full Professor of Population Medicine at Harvard Medical School commensurate with qualifications. This faculty member will initiate and participate in collaborative health policy research, especially in the areas of health insurance and equity, and contribute to building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.
Please click here for the full position description. Candidates should send their CV, cover letter, and a statement of research interests to: Emily Oken, MD, MPH, Professor and Vice-Chair, Department of Population Medicine, c/o Health_Policy@harvardpilgrim.org.
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care is currently seeking highly motivated individuals to join our organization as Research Fellow. The Research Fellow will perform and manage research projects from their initial development through publication of findings in medical journals. They will also be working day-to-day with Drs. Christine Lu, Darren Toh and Fang Zhang.
Full job description and how to apply
The Department of Research and Evaluation of Kaiser Permanente Southern California
The Department of Research and Evaluation (R&E) of Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC) is seeking a Post Doctoral Research Fellow interested in cancer epidemiology & survivorship, pharmacoepidemiology, or infectious disease epidemiology.
This one-year renewable position (funding and performance dependent) will provide mentored experience in field work, proposal development and scientific publication, designed to prepare the incumbent for a productive career as an independent researcher.
Essential Responsibilities:
∙ Designs, develops and directs well-defined research with supervision from a R&E Research Scientist.
∙ Prepares grant proposals and publications independently and collaboratively.
∙ Provides consultation and direction to programmer/analysts with regard to data management and analysis.
∙ May perform subject assessments or chart reviews or provide direction to research support staff performing these tasks.
∙ Submits abstracts to and presents papers at national scientific meetings.
∙ Seeks consultation from research scientists for specific scientific and administrative issues.
∙ Participates in R&E department meetings and projects as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications:
∙ Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Dr.P.H., M.D., Sc.D.) in epidemiology, preferably in cancer and/or infectious disease epidemiology, or clinical doctoral degree + master's degree with formal research training in epidemiology and/or biostatistics.
∙ Track record of publication in the peer-reviewed literature.
∙ Research experience in epidemiology or biostatistics and track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
∙ Competent in advanced research methods, including statistical techniques and study design commonly used in epidemiologic research or related fields.
A description of the Department of Research & Evaluation is available on the web at http://kp.org/research. It is home to 30+ doctorally-prepared investigators and over 350 support staff.
For immediate consideration, interested candidates should submit their letter of interest, CV and references to Dr. Kristi Reynolds, Director of Epidemiologic Research (email: allan.slatkin@kp.org) and by visiting www.kp.org/careers, referencing position number 961052.
Kaiser Permanente Northern CA – Oakland, CA
The Division of Research (DOR) of Kaiser Permanente Northern California seeks a senior researcher to become its Associate Director for Cancer Research. This individual will lead one of DOR’s six scientific sections and will participate in department-wide leadership activities. S/he will also maintain an independently funded research program and conduct scholarly research that is recognized nationally and internationally. A key part of this leadership role is to foster collaboration with Kaiser Permanente's program, clinical trial, clinical and operational leaders on studies that evaluate ways to improve our understanding of the risk factors, mechanisms, outcomes and effective preventative and therapeutic strategies across the spectrum of different malignancies in children and adults. The Associate Director may be appointed at the Associate Professor or Professor-equivalent level.
This Associate Director position calls for a strong understanding and expertise related to cancer research, which can include epidemiology, evaluation of clinical and patient-centered care, outcomes assessment, and clinical trials. In general, DOR associate directors spend approximately 20% of their effort on leadership activities with their section faculty and for the department, and the remainder of their effort on their own research. The successful candidate is expected to maintain their own externally-funded research portfolio including NIH or other federal funding, collaborate with physicians and program leaders within Kaiser Permanente, work with other DOR researchers on content and methodological issues, and develop national and international collaborations to advance research, quality of care and outcomes related to cancer. Required qualifications include an MD or PhD and research experience equivalent to a DOR Research
Scientist II or III (similar to an Associate Professor or Professor in a university-based setting). If interested, submit a cover letter and CV to Suzanne.Furuya@kp.org.
The Division of Research (DOR) of The Permanente Medical Group of Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC) seeks an early-stage investigator with research experience in the epidemiology of diabetes and other chronic conditions related to diabetes incidence and complications, including etiologic research on the interplay of environmental and genetic factors, social determinants of health, and health equity, and health services research.
This Research Scientist I position calls for relevant expertise in diabetes epidemiology, the epidemiology of related chronic conditions such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), health equity research, social determinants of health, and health services research in people with diabetes and prediabetes. In addition to diabetes epidemiology, a candidate may also have expertise in other research areas and methods, including quantitative and biostatistical methods. The specific areas in which the successful candidate may work should complement content areas of interest to DOR investigators and promote collaborations with KPNC clinical and operations leaders. Preferred qualifications include a PhD or equivalent training in epidemiology, health services research, or a related field. A clinical degree along with a master’s degree in a research field is preferred.
Please email a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Suzanne Furuya at suzanne.furuya@kp.org by June 31, 2022.
